Description
A delicious and creamy Sweet Corn Salad with crispy bacon, fresh red onion, cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing. This salad combines the sweetness of corn with the smoky crunch of bacon and creamy mayo-sour cream base, making it a perfect side dish or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Place a large skillet on the stove over medium heat and add the six slices of bacon. Cook the bacon, turning occasionally, until it becomes crispy and browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the Bacon: Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet and set it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Prepare the Bacon: After the bacon has cooled, crumble it into small, bite-sized pieces and set it aside for later.
- Discard Excess Grease: In the same skillet, discard the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon behind.
- Heat Olive Oil: Add one tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and heat it over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Corn: Add the two cups of sweet corn kernels to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn begins to lightly brown and become tender.
- Cool Corn: Remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Dressing Base: In a medium mixing bowl, add the half teaspoon of salt and quarter teaspoon of black pepper.
- Add Vegetables and Lime: Add the half cup of diced red onion, quarter cup of chopped cilantro, and tablespoon of lime juice to the bowl with salt and pepper.
- Combine Corn: Once the corn has cooled slightly, add it to the mixing bowl and stir gently to combine evenly.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: Add the half cup mayonnaise and quarter cup sour cream to the bowl and stir until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Add Bacon: Add the crumbled bacon to the salad and stir once more to distribute it evenly.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the Sweet Corn Salad with Bacon as a refreshing side dish or snack.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh corn kernels or thawed frozen corn.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of chili powder or diced jalapeños.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead to deepen the flavors.
- Mayonnaise and sour cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Ensure bacon is fully cooled before crumbling to avoid sogginess in the salad.
